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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2: The Background of Kant's Thought.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When was "Critique of Practical Reason" published?
(a) 1793.
(b) 1790.
(c) 1788.
(d) 1781.

2. Which of the following made it a rare occurrence for Kant to attend school?
(a) His faith.
(b) His age.
(c) His economic class.
(d) His maturity.

3. Who began the problem of objective knowledge?
(a) Plato.
(b) Descartes.
(c) Hume.
(d) Aristotle.

4. According to Kant, why was he reserved?
(a) It was necessary for a philosophical lifestyle.
(b) It was necessary to avoid getting hurt.
(c) He worked too hard to have relationships.
(d) It was necessary to be intelligent.

5. What is the name of the philosopher who wrote Meditations?
(a) Leibniz.
(b) Kant.
(c) Descartes.
(d) Hume.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Immanuel Kant born?

2. How old was Kant when "Critique of Pure Reason" was published?

3. What is the category for something considered to be trivially true?

4. In which groups did "Critique of Pure Reason" cause a stir?

5. Despite being dedicated to reason, which of the following described Kant?

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